SYFERT — Roberta M. (Beckner), 86; born Aug. 18, 1927, Mekitila, Burma; died July 25, 2014, Springfield, Ore. Surviving: husband, Eugene "Gene"; sons, Robert, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Richard, Springfield; daughters, Linda Platten and Elaine Williams, both of Portland, Ore.; a grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren.